delaware, in attention to nevada montana and oregon are really exempt from a 1992 federal law which outlawed state from book making. using that loophole delaware lawmakers passed a bill early year this year to allow incasino sports betting it could make the state $55 million a year. >> one the reasons we are excited about this sports lottery product is because we believe people from throughout the region, throughout the country are going to come to visit delaware. >> since the bill's passage, lawsuits have been flying. first, a federal suit against the government filed by new jersey politicians. >> the four major pro sports leagues and the ncaa are suing as well. the nfl particularly angry that widespread legalized betting threatens the integrity of sports and creates a possibility of cheating and game-fixing. but new jersey says it has the most to lose. its 5 billion-dollar a year gambling industry in atlantic city is down 18% this year. >> with the mounting competition next door it's suing the government for sports bet be allowed in their state as well. tourism is new jersey's number two i